A construction company put a mechanic's lien on my property without prior notice

If you contracted directly with the company that recorded the lien against your property, there is no requirement that they provide notice to you...

If the contractor was, in fact, unlicensed, you can sue him for all the money you've already paid him. You can also report him to the Contractor's...

You can certainly sue him, but his work may still be covered by your contractual warranty. I would review the contract and, if you are still within...

If the individual homeowner did not have a contract with you and the work you did was on common area property, he cannot sue you. His complaint...

What are my next move if lien is about to expire, and I did not get paid? GC in CA (LA county).

Your only option is to file suit to foreclose on the lien. If you don't file suit within 90 days of recording the lien, it expires. Often, an owner...

If you are a sub--and assuming you sent a preliminary 20-day notice--you can record a lien when your scope of work is complete. But keep in mind...

Question about Discovery In California Unlimited Civil Case?

Contact the attorney who served the discovery and ask for an extension to respond. They are routinely given, especially considering you were out of...

Is Forever 21 liable or the Contractor they hire for my injury in their store?

You should consult with an attorney to put pressure on the store's insurer. The store is liable and it is their obligation to go after the...

Legally, he can only record a lien for the amount of work he's put into the project. He can't include in the lien money he hasn't yet earned. So,...

You can file a petition to remove the lien. The procedure can be found in Civil Code section 8484. Before you file, however, you have to send a...